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earch parties were combing the Maple Mountain area this week in search of a missing local man. Anthony (Tony) Morley, a senior, was last seen Sunday, leaving police and family asking for the public’s help in locating him. Investigation shows he left Duncan’s Walmart at approximately 4:25 p.m. and parked his vehicle, a 2008 Acura, near the staging area of Maple Mountain, off Osborne Bay Road — where he apparently hikes regularly. “The vehicle was locked and undamaged so it is believed Mr. Morley left there of his own accord and possibly went for a walk,” Cpl. Krista Hobday’s release says. Cowichan Search and Rescue was actively looking for him by foot and air, she notes. Tony Morley: “We are asking the public nearby last seen Sunday check their outbuildings and fence lines in case Mr. Morley sought shelter there,” requests Hobday. Mounties have checked local hospitals for Morley, without luck, she added. Morley is described as a Caucasian, 79-year-old, with grey, balding hair, and a very thin build. He was last seen wearing a white shirt. His family said he is in the early stages of dementia, and has had recent heart surgery, but is otherwise healthy and active. If you have seen him recently, contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.

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A Duncan ﬁre department crew trains in high-angle rescue exercises with members of the Cowichan Search and Rescue on Saturday on Government Street hill. They are going through the certiﬁcation process. The session was unrelated to the disappearance of Tony Morley, or the earlier disappearance of Jakob Taylor (see page 7).

Duncan area’s sewage outfall to be switched from the river to the ocean Within 10 years: Ofﬁcials pursuing $22-million project to move pipe into Satellite Channel

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he sewage outfall for the greater Duncan area will likely move from the Cowichan River to a spot south of Salt Spring Island within the next 10 years. Shifting the treated-sewage pipe — tentatively to Satellite Channel on a route still to be determined — is a commitment the North Cowichan/Duncan Joint Utilities Board made

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in its 49-year lease with Cowichan Tribes. Estimated at $22 million, the project is expected to shield shellfish and Aboriginal bathing waters near the current outfall, North Cowichan officials say. Pollution impacts from the current outfall — carrying chlorine-treated offal from the Joint Utilities Board’s Tzouhalem Road lagoons — are especially heavy during summer-drought low flows, Mayor Jon Lefebure noted. “We are currently working with the Cowichan Valley Regional District to amend the Central Sector Liquid Waste Management Plan, “North Cowichan municipal engineering manager John MacKay said. “We are also out for proposals to hire an engineering consultant to do detailed oceanographic and routing studies for this amendment.”

MacKay explained the change is expected by June 2015, in time to apply for a federal infrastructure grant to cover two-thirds of the cost. Outfall-project grants could become crucial to curb tax hikes feared by folks complaining of rising levies to cover what Councillor Al Siebring called “fairly major capital projects coming down the pipeline.” “Council should do a true priority-setting exercise to identify low-priority items, which might be subject to spending cuts, or even possible elimination,” Siebring says in a post at cowichannewsleader.com. Lefebure said the current liquid-waste plan calls for moving the river’s outfall within the next 16 years, “six years having passed already.” He downplayed suggestions the project would simply shift contamination. DEALER LOGO AND ADDRESS GO HERE (dotted line does not print)

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“We have very good treatment at the lagoons, with aeration then alum added, which makes it tertiary (three-stage) treatment,” he said. “We’re better than the (senior government) standards required, but when (waste water) goes into the river it adds nutrients, and there’s an unwanted impact on the river — the longterm goal is to get that outfall out of the river. “With a pipeline into Satellite Channel, there’s a huge cleansing action of tides down Sansum Narrows, so it’s a much safer place to discharge.” While Tribes and local conservationists aim to reopen shellfish harvesting in Cowichan Bay by 2020, Lefebure signalled the river’s contamination culprit isn’t the JUB outfall, but Koksilah farm runoff reaching the bay. more on page A7

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Honeymoon Bay took a proactive stance earlier this month to mitigate a repeat of a water shortage problem caused by tourists during the B.C. Day long weekend. Ofﬁcials spent Labour Day weekend on area roadways and campsites, advising visitors about the need to conserve water. This action was taken because of the high levels of water used during the B.C. Day long weekend while the town was ﬂooded with tourists.

Consumption levels of about 320,000 litres per day shot through the roof. “Before the last long weekend we were 420,000, 450,000, and all of a sudden it looked like the Stage 3 restrictions weren’t having any effect because the numbers were just climbing. So it wasn’t that the amount of water that we had was dropping, it was that the consumption was going through the roof,” area director Ian Morrison said.

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A spear ﬁsherman tries his luck on the drought-stricken Cowichan River just east of the salmon-counting fence.

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arly chinook salmon counts on the Cowichan River have conservationist Rodger Hunter upbeat about this fall’s potential total. “Four hundred and fifty chinook just cleared the counting fence,” he said Wednesday during a light sprinkle. “That indicates early ones got the (upstream spawning) urge with the recent rain.” While far more rain is needed to help salmon swim up the arid river, Hunter, of the Cowichan Watershed Board, said the feds expect about 5,000 chinook this year — about the same number as last year. However, Hunter cautioned some chinook

aiming to swim the Cowichan could be dinner for Cowichan Bay’s herd of hungry seals. Still, he was also optimistic this week’s rain could help set back an Oct. 18 date watershed board members believe could spell temporary closure of the job-rich Crofton pulp mill if river flows continue dropping. The fish-counting fence sits just east of the white bridge, outside Duncan. The feds want verified sightings reported after erecting the fish-counting fence early last week. A video system was also being installed at the fence as federal Fisheries’ agents, Cowichan Tribes members, and Cowichan conservationists prayed for rain. “The plan this year is to operate the fence from Sept. 16 through Oct. 30, barring weather events,” a media release from Fisher-

ies’ Strait of Georgia stock-assessment biologist Steve Baillie states. “Normally, I try to start on the day after Labour Day, however this year that would have been Sept. 2, a very early date. “As well, a combination of low water delaying fish movement, and budget considerations, I decided to start the fence this week.” Contingency plans are in place for potential trap-and-truck measures — scheduled to start Sunday — and catching broodstock at the fence. “Many eyes are on us, as well as increased funding to look at the effect of low water, and assisting the salmon.” Meanwhile, Baillie asks folks to report first-hand pink-salmon sighting. He can be emailed at steve.baillie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

risis conditions for the Cowichan River have led to the creation of a new one-stop shop for drought information. Last week, the Cowichan Valley Regional District launched flowdown.ca, a one-stop water-storage information shop. Site visitors yesterday were greeted with a river flow dial logo, its needle pushed into the extreme red. They were also notified trucking of salmon upstream is scheduled to begin Sunday. And they were told — pending additional rainfall — the weir runs out of storage Oct. 5, leading to the river starting to run dry Oct. 25 “Flowdown.ca provides education on why we have low river flow conditions, why it is a problem for the region, and what is being done to address the impacts,” a CVRD media release states. The dial will be regularly updated throughout the year to reflect changing conditions, including flooding and the site will also detail information on water temperature and water quality. “The Cowichan River is in crisis and we are working very closely with Cowichan Tribes and our other partners to ensure there are sustainable water flows during these increasingly common drought conditions,” said CVRD Chairman Rob Hutchins. To ensure progress on this initiative, the board agreed on Sept. 10, to take on a leadership role to investigate and co-ordinate long-term measures to maintain adequate Cowichan River water flows in partnership with stakeholders and other agencies.

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A new report says the Duncan area is attracting a sizable number of Canadians to move here. period, a net 125 people under the age of 25 left the community. The ICET, a $50 million endowment established by the B.C. government to help diversify the economies of central and northern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. In its study, the organization used data from Stats Canada’s 2011 NHS, the voluntary survey that replaced the former long-form census. It tracked migration based on a comparison of where residents were living in 2011 compared to where they were living as of the 2006 census. It only included people who lived in Canada in both 2006 and 2011. Geographically, it defined the Duncan area as the municipalities of Duncan and North Cowichan; the Cowichan Valley Regional District electoral areas D and E; and surrounding First Nation reserves. Panning the “best places to live in Canada lists,” that pop up in the media every few months, the ICET review states “these oft-subjective

lists,” are lacking. “The Island Coastal Economic Trust decided to do its own analysis with a different — and incredibly straightforward — methodology,” the news release reads. “The communities that are most desirable as places to live, are quite simply, the communities that attract the most new residents compared to the number of residents who move away.” “The bottom line is that there are a wide range of subjective lifestyle factors that people consider,” said Line Robert, ICET’s CEO. “The number of days of rain may not matter if it means there is no snow to shovel and you can golf, mountain bike and play soccer year round. “We feel the best measure is looking at how many new people, especially the young communitybuilding demographic, are choosing to make our communities their home for the long term.” Read the full report at www. islandcoastaltrust.ca/resources/ economicalanalysis.

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Mayor Lefebure, challenger Koury draw battle lines on the dike Somenos set-to: Mayor dismisses candidate’s proposal for affordable housing Peter W. Rusland

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ffordable housing for seniors, families, singles, and homeless folks is needed in North Cowichan. But a proposal to build it beside the Somenos Marsh dike, along Beverly Street, has left Mayor Jon Lefebure at odds with the vision of councillor and mayoral candidate John Koury. Basically, Koury believes affordable-housing projects are possible for public and private lands — including the old school board site — on both sides of Beverly and stretching to Lakes Road, while conserving marsh wetlands. “A natural boundary has been provided with the building of the dike,” he said. “We can zone the dry side of the dike along Beverly for a nice mix of commercial and residential purposes. “On the wet side of the dike, we can pursue plans to conserve wetlands in Somenos Marsh. The trail on top of the dike provides a great amenity for seniors and families who would live there.” But Lefebure said there are lessexpensive — and less eco-sensitive — places to build affordable, high-density housing in and around the municipality’s designated University Village area. “I was opposed to moving our urban-containment boundary to the dike. Land behind the dike is more valuable for environmental purposes, and unsuitable for the kind of development Councillor Koury’s talking about. “Any construction on the dry side of the dike must be built to

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the 200-year flood level. You’re talking about starting (raised) living space at roughly the height of the dike, plus soil conditions aren’t good there.” Poor soils spell spending to duck potential flooding, the mayor indicated. “Designed living space would start up in the air, and underneath could be available for parking. Generally, with poor soils it’s more expensive for roads and parking. You have to remove poor soils and replace them with good soils.” However, Koury suggested with the dike in place “we know there will likely never be another flood on the dry side. It now makes sense to move the urban-containment boundary along the dike. “Last year we were going to build a police station on Beverly. That plan has been reduced to a proposed man-made swamp instead,” he said, touting opportunities to partner with the province and the private sector to build seniors complex-care and assisted-living facilities. “Brand new infrastructure (along Beverly) must now do more than service one side of the street.” Still, Lefebure insisted “there are huge practical reasons this (Beverly-dike ribbon) would not be easily suitable for affordable housing.” “Our planning is around our urban-growth boundaries, and initiatives for high-density housing will lead to more affordable housing. With high-density, you end up with naturally smaller units, and lower prices.” Koury’s price point for seniors housing could follow that of Duncan’s Sunridge Place. “They have a formula for their residents based on their ability to pay. “And I understand $250,000 is an attainable price point for folks just entering the housing market, with interest rates (low) as they

are.” Koury nixed more studies (“North Cowichan spent over $1 million on consultants last year”), citing an existing one about housing Cowichan’s homeless folks. “If we can fill the market for seniors on low incomes with health-care needs, we’ll have made great strides to deal with affordable housing.” John Koury: His own nice mix strides include fueling council’s drive toward an elusive bylaw for more affordable, legal, secondary suites. “People can build secondary suites in new developments, but it’s supposed to be dealt with under a bylaw review,” said Koury. Both men were proud of North Cowichan’s tax incentive to build affordable housing in the University Village, Crofton and Chemainus. Lefebure — who has yet to confirm whether he is running for re-election Jon Lefebure: — has said practical reasons it’s simply council’s job to “set the table” for developers serving plans to council. “We have to set the table, but also send invites for dinner,” countered Koury. “We’d sit down with the investment community and show them what we bring to lands we own, and tax-free zones. “We’ll show them what a successful development would look like, reduce time lines, and find appropriate partners with wherewithall to see a capital project through to the end.”

PUBLIC NOTICE Sand and Gravel Pit Application-Mines Act A public information meeting will be held on October 16, 2014 At 6:00 pm, at Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill, B.C. Regarding a proposed Sand & Gravel Pit Operation Located at 4221 Vineyard Road, Cobble Hill, B.C.; Legal Description: Section 20, Range 5, Shawnigan District For further information please contact: Sean Gibbs at Cowichan Bay Sand and Gravel Tel: (250)652-4647 Anyone interested in this application is invited to attend.

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“The current source that contaminates shellfish comes from fecal (waste) from farms up the Koksilah River, that mixes with the Cowichan River.” David Slade and Rodger Hunter of the Cowichan Watershed Board have identified 20 offending farms on the Koksilah and approached them to develop a group best-practices plan as to when

they spread manure, said Lefebure. “We hope this is the next step that leads to harvesting shellfish in the bay in future.” The mayor dismissed the idea of further treating lagoons’ waste to drinkingwater standards, to dodge the outfall move. “We’re significantly above standards we’re required to meet. You could spend huge amounts of money to make small (treatment) improvements.”

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Merger talks: an amalgamation worth considering

t’s interesting that talk about increasing government efficiency in Cowichan inevitably turns into a debate about redrawing municipal boundaries. Because we see another opportunity for greater gains that is rarely discussed, if ever. We are talking about dissolving school districts and turning over their assets, their provincial government funding and their decision-making powers to local municipalities and/or regional districts. The essential problem with school districts is the fact communities expect schools to do so much more than just teach class, but the province barely Here’s an provides enough money to take care option that of the education portion. Not only could local councils raise deserves some taxes to fund any school services the consideration community deems necessary, the merging of resources could open all kinds of efficiencies and opportunities. The crossovers are many. Countless synergies can be found. Why is there one large library at Cowichan secondary and another a few hundred metres away at the Island Savings Centre? Why are we looking to add meeting rooms to the Kerry Park rec centre, when there are dozens of classrooms sitting empty and unused every evening and weekend just down the road at Frances Kelsey school? Why is there a beautiful track and a gorgeous field hockey pitch on Chesterfield Street, and a track and field a few blocks away at Cow High looks like it’s from a Third World country? Can’t city workers pick up the slack caused by a lack of school district facilities maintenance funding? Can’t the underused municipal transit system help get kids to and from school? Can’t school facilities be better utilized to meet the community demands of local people too old or too young for school? Isn’t it time we considered something new?

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One bear defecating in the woods does not an environmental disaster make. One hundred bears doing the same thing in your kitchen? Now that’s a concern. That’s why a plan to move Duncan’s sewage outﬂow pipe away from the sensitive Cowichan River and into the deep water and powerful tidal action of Satellite Channel makes a lot of sense.

Sewage treatment plans include moving the outﬂow pipe far beyond Cowichan Bay.

Can we start talking south-end recycling depot yet? Jay Siska

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o, can we start talking about a south end Eco-Depot now? It’s coming up on an entire termof-office for our elected officials, and the debate/fight/debacle — whatever you want to call it — started way before the previous election. By the time the referendum was defeated, and the court case ruled against the CVRD’s plans, I’d like to think pretty much everyone — especially politicians and CVRD staff — were so sick of dealing with the whole thing, they’d rather keep holding a spoon onto a live grenade, with the pin pulled, than jump into another conversation about the Eco Depot. I know there are readers out there who are probably already planning a heated response to what I’ve written so far, without even knowing what I’m about to write, because

that’s how divisive that whole time was. But here’s what’s happened since we were last debating this issue: MMBC took control of our action, the CVRD got the new trucks and recycling totes, and the community multi-bins are gone. What’s accepted and what’s not has changed. So, some good, some bad. I’m going to cut right to the chase here. If you want to get people to recycle as much as possible, you have to make it very easy, you have to make it very convenient, and — very importantly — you have to make it very free. The industry I work in creates a ton of plastic bags. I mean, how else are you going to package 500 paintballs that are affected by moisture and humidity, other than using sealed plastic bags? When CVRD recycling accepted plastic bags anywhere possible, I lost count after I’d diverted more than 50 garbage bags crammed full of plastic bags.

The Satellite Channel proposal is a half-measure that should satisfy no one. Responsible environmentalists will see this as simply moving our human waste problem from one spot to another. Tax watchdogs will question a $22 million expense in order to “ﬁx” something that does not actually need ﬁxing. It is the type of political compromise that should have Cowichan residents growling.

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Now, there are no plastic bags permitted in our pick-up services. Also, no glass. Also, all this styrofoam I have. Also, all this metal that’s not food cans. Spray paint, pesticide spray cans? No. So what I have is a pile of potentially recyclable materials, and materials that really require a responsible disposal, but I’d have to drive them up to Bings Creek, on my day off. So there is a cost of my gas and my time, and that is ridiculously valuable. You know what’s easier? Just chucking all this crap into the garbage. And that’s the problem. With no free, convenient, easy access to comprehensive recycling, it goes in the garbage. I’m a guy that cares about this kind of thing. But when it becomes difficult, or requires more effort, I’m seriously losing

my will to care. That’s just me — who really cares — so imagine what everyone who doesn’t care is doing. That’s why I see posts on Facebook about garbage dumped in dark corners of Shawnigan village. That’s why there’s a couch or a bunch of trash dumped in front of a forestry gate every now and again. Locals are using words not fit for print to describe their frustration with both the dumping, and the lack of an alternative. If the CVRD is going to come on strong, and back up its zero-waste goal, establishing a south end Eco-Depot is critical Jay Siska writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Reach him at jaysiska@hotmail.com.

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Would you ever run for political ofﬁce?

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Lakeshore property owners deserve fair treatment

Dear editor Trying to paint the lakefront property owners as the bad guys in the weir situation is short-sighted and inappropriate. If a solution is to be found in a timely manner it is essential all stakeholders be involved in meaningful consultation. Property rights aside, we live in a democracy that protects the rights of the minority to ensure fair and reasonable treatment for all. Also, let’s not forget that the existing water licence for the Crofton mill is very clear that the licence holder (and not the taxpapayer) is responsible for all costs associated with ensuring a river flow of seven cubic metres per second at the weir. Ask why this is not being enforced. Mike Dix

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Why aren’t the logging ﬁrms making sacriﬁces?

Dear editor I sit and read newspaper stories about the Cowichan River drought and the comments people write in and am totally bewildered. Is this not Canada where we are living? Is it not supposed to be a democracy? In the Canada where I was born and raised, greedy corporations and developers do not get to crush individuals; 300 lakefront property owners do not have their property destroyed to please the masses. I have lived on my lakefront property for 30 years. For that entire time I have been speaking out to protect

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local government than simply keeping taxes and costs low. Local government decisions should support healthy communities that include everyone; young and old, poor as well as the wealthy, cyclists and pedestrians as well as motorists, renters and landowners. Development decisions should be based on more than short-term profits for builders, savings for local government, or low taxes for wealthy landowners. In the coming municipal elections, let’s have a conversation about governing rather than taxes. What can government do to make Cowichan a healthier, safer, more inclusive, and friendlier place for everyone who lives here? If that costs me a few more dollars, it’s no big deal. John Scull North Cowichan Andrew Leong

Maya Wechesser, Willow Cunliffe, and Melissa Holt were among the volunteers helping sort and assemble non-perishable food items picked up door-to-door during the annual B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive for local food banks on Sept. 20 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. the lake “for everyone.” I have advocated protecting the Cowichan watershed for 30 years. At this time in history, we are not allowed to speak of this at the board meetings. No one is allowed to ask why the watershed is being clear-cut from the waterside to the top of the mountain, destroying the forest’s ability to store water for our use. The logging is probably a greater cause of these very low water levels than climate change. I can remember years when it didn’t rain until the end of September or later and the lake levels were not this low. But we had more trees then. Why is logging left out of the equation when it comes to protecting our (and I mean everyone’s) water resource? Oh yes, profits for the corporations. Why should I give up my beautiful lakeshore property for the betterment of the masses, when the corporations are not asked to give up a few bucks to aid in preserving the resource that everyone is so concerned about? Don Fern

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When the river runs dry, there is no going back

Dear editor Wow, taxpayers from the CVRD pay $40,000 to save Cowichan River salmon, when the Crofton mill pays a meagre $25,000? It seems pretty shallow — pardon the pun — when the majority of the water usage flows to the mill. When future generations of salmon can no longer swim and spawn in this sacred river, when children and families can no longer play, or wade in, or fish, there will be no amount of money or resources to give back what was magically, beautifully ours. Franya Elizabeth

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Value a more important consideration than cost

Dear editor The Cowichan Taxbusters have been getting a good deal of attention recently. I looked at their website. Paraphrasing Oscar Wilde, they seem to see the cost

of everything and the value of nothing. I live in a very comfortable but modest home in a nice neighbourhood in North Cowichan with enough land to grow food and flowers and hold a garden party. My municipal taxes, after the homeowner grant, work out to about $120 per month. For this modest payment, I am provided with water, sewer, roads, garbage collection, recycling, hospital, library, parks, trails, swimming pool, community centre, hockey rink, 911 service, community organizations, public transit, fire protection, building inspectors, bylaw enforcement, police protection, and probably other things I have forgotten. There is more, much more, to

Will talk in Mill Bay, not Duncan

Dear editor Many thanks for the Sept. 24 story about an Elder College course regarding new laws for making wills, etc. Unfortunately the location given for the talk is incorrect. David Pope will be giving this course at Kerry Park Recreation Centre in Mill Bay on Oct 9, 1:30 to 3 p.m. not the Island Savings Centre. This fall the Advisory Committee for Elder College organized several courses for the Kerry Park venue. Judy Baeckmann Mill Bay

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1939: militia

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Duncan’s Mrs. Chris Dobson was among those rescued from the liner Athenia after it was torpedoed off the Irish coast on its voyage to North America. More than 100 of the 1,100 aboard died in the ﬁrst sinking of a British ship during the war.

1939: service

The ﬁrst three local teachers called for militia service were Duncan Grammar School’s Major R. G. I. Parker, Duncan High School assistant principal Lt. R. M. Lendrum and Fairbridge Day School principal Lt. A. H. Plows.

Ofﬁcers in the newly afﬁliated Cowichan Department of the B.C. Women’s Service Club (Emergency Corps) included Miss Norah Denny, president; Miss Zeta Allen, treasurer; Miss Eleanor Hotson, treasurer; and Miss Jean Boyle, physical director.

Lumber yards worried about war’s impact Dateline 1939: Mills busy but new orders dry up Ann Andersen

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ess than a month after the outbreak of the Second World War, gloomy fears the war would immediately paralyze Cowichan’s lumber industry appeared groundless. Every major mill was still running, and ships were at docks loading lumber. But as September 1939 drew to a close, no one knew if and when more ships would arrive. “There are enough ships on the Pacific coast to carry lumber until late September, but after that time I can’t be sure,” said Mr. G. E. Wellburn of Wellburn Timbers Ltds., Deerholme. Locals were worried: the lumber industry in Cowichan had more than 2,000 men on its direct payroll and hundreds more depended on it. The Victoria Lumber & Manufacturing Co. Ltd. at Chemainus employed more than 800 men. Four hundred worked at Hillcrest, 300 at Paldi’s Mayo Bros., 650 in two shifts at Youbou and 60 at Wellburn’s. Dozens more helped run smaller mills. The industry kept logging train crews at work and provided district longshoremen with practically the whole of their employment. “I don’t know any more than anybody else does (about what will happen),” said Chemainus mill manager J. A. Humbird. The mill was filling standing orders but had not received any new ones for a week. BEEF PATIES (6 oz.) $4.99 lb. 5lb. Pack (4 oz.) $23.95 10 lb. Pack (4 oz.) $45.90

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D O W N T O W N

HEART OF COWICHAN

Downtown Duncan: a cultural & culinary ExpEriEncE Autumn brings bounty from the fields, grapes from the vines, a craving for comfort foods and a transition to the warmth and cosiness of our indoor spaces. An ideal time to celebrate food, wine, arts and culture. And what better place to do that than in Downtown Duncan where we have it all? Downtown is revving up for its own unique Savour Downtown Duncan. With an opportunity to win a FAB gift basket full of treats and gift certificates is the Passport to Downtown Duncan – available at all participating businesses and on the website (www.downtownduncan.ca). From September 26 through October 5 drop into as many of our awesome eateries, savour an offering and have your Passport stamped – the more stamps, the more chances to win! Downtown Duncan is home to an outstanding selection of fantastic restaurants and cafes. Whether you are interested in an elegant culinary experience in an award winning restaurant, a morning latte while catching up with old friends or a quick bite on the run – there is something for every palate and wallet in downtown Duncan. A sampling of special events including

demos and tastings during Savour Downtown:

Hudson’s on First – Bubbles & Brunch and Grape to Plate cooking class - ongoing Cowichan Green Community – Cowichan Community Culinary Festival – October 4 Duncan Garage Cafe Smoothie Tasting - Sept 28, 12 -2 Duncan Farmer’s Market – September 27 & October 4 Downtown Duncan can proudly boast a rich and dynamic arts and cultural scene starting with the world famous totem pole collection and continuing with the outstanding outdoor exhibits available to all 24/7. Galleries abound downtown, showcasing the particularly diverse Cowichan Valley artistic community – Benchmark, E.J. Hughes, Station Street Gallery and Imagine That! And do not forget Coco Jones Studio, tucked in behind the Red Balloon Toy Shop, accessed from the Kenneth Street parking lot. And just as a Red Umbrella brightens a rainy day and Art transforms a blank wall, Under the Red Umbrella turns downtown Duncan shops and restaurants into Galleries of Art

for a truly special evening. The brainchild of Cynthia Rome, to showcase the works of the many local female artists, seven years later this fabulous event has grown to include more than twenty downtown businesses and a wide range of artists – no longer restricted to women only! On Thursday October 16, from 5pm to 9pm, downtown Duncan will become a pop up art gallery that you will not want to miss. Bring a friend, a partner, a husband, or come by yourself and soak up the wonderful ambience Under the Red Umbrella. The Cowichan Valley is home to so many gifted artists of such distinction – painters, sculptures, writers, silversmiths, seamstresses, jewelers, graphic artists, poets, actors, musicians … You are invited to support these artists and Downtown Duncan merchants by attending this fun event. Simply look for the red umbrellas displayed by participating businesses and maps will be available in early October showing participating businesses and the artist they are displaying. For more information visit www.downtownduncan.ca or “Like” our Facebook page!

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Experience Downtown Duncan New Faces, New Places New stores popping up and familiar favorites moving to more spacious locations, come see for yourself what is new in Downtown Duncan! Welcome to Pemberton Holmes Property Management, at 124 Station Street right next to CIBC. Pemberton emphasizes the importance of keeping tenants satisfied by meeting their changing needs and by maintaining properties in first-class condition for their owners. They can be reached at 250-597-RENT Newest on the block is Chris Schultz, Certified Financial Planner and Registered Retirement consultant with HollisWealth. providing investment and planning advice to his clients. Chris has recently set up his business in the hub of downtown Duncan at the Merchant building at 80 Station Street, enjoying the freedom to provide independent advice while being backed by Scotiabank. Call 778-422-3240 or Email chris.schultz@holliswealth.com Station Street is definitely where the action is this month as also new is Salon 162, a fresh and bright new hair salon offering a full range of hair styling and nail esthetics. With over 25 years of experience with hair styling and colour, a warm welcome back to owner Terri. 162 Station Street or call Terri at 778-422-3040 to book an appointment.

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Clinical Counsellor, Swarn Leung, has recently relocated to the wonderful Matraea Building at 170 Craig Street where she will join a group of other wellness practitioners. swarnleung@gmail.com innerlighthealingarts.com

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Just in time for the new dance season, Body Wrapsody has made a shift up the street to 521 Canada Avenue. You can’t miss the bright canopy right next to Cloverdale Paint. Check them out on Facebook or call 250-748-3277 Harmony Yoga & Harmony Life Services outgrew their previous premises and just moved to their marvelous new location at The Station, 360 Duncan Street. WOW! What a move in joining the Cowichan Green Community and CycleTherapy in the wonderfully renovated former Phoenix building, next to the Duncan Garage. Check harmonyyogaduncan.com for a complete list of classes and services or call 250-597-1919

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Pianist Gabriel Palatchi brings an Argentinian touch to the music scene in Mill Bay this week. Palatchi leads his Gabriel Palatchi Trio (with Kerry Galloway on bass and Kelby MacNayr on drums) in a Sylvan Jazz Vespers concert Saturday. “With deep roots in Afro-Cuban and Latin

jazz, he has fused together an original sound and style of music that includes tango, Arabian, salsa, funk and electronic,” an event media release states. Born in Buenos Aires and currently based in Toronto, Palatchi cut his teeth in his native land before moving on to the Berklee International School, followed by immersion into the

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Duncan/North Cowichan detachment commander RCMP Inspector Ray Carfantan, a 2013 Tour de Rock Cops For Cancer rider, rides around the track alongside RCMP Auxiliary Const. Beth Avis — representing Cowichan in the 2014 tour — during the Cowichan Cops For Cancer Kickoff at the Cowichan Sportsplex May 31.

Tour de Rock happy about school stops Fundraising slowed: but annual Cops For Cancer charity ride will still connect with the kids Kathy Santini

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he recent teachers’ strike has impacted schools’ fundraising abilities for the Tour de Rock, but riders are still excited about visiting schools, a tour co-ordinator said. “We expect the schools’ fundraising to be lower than in previous years; a lot of schools have told us that,” co-ordinator Katie Crowe

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said. “Fundraising is important, but it’s not the only reason we go to the schools. It’s important to connect with the kids.” The Tour de Rock is a twoweek bicycle journey where a team of police officers rides 1,000 kilometres from the north end of Vancouver Island to the south, raising money to fight childhood cancer. Since 1998, the Tour has raised close to $20 million for the Canadian Cancer Society, which uses the money to fund pediatric cancer research and programs that help children with cancer and their families. Beth Avis, an auxiliary officer, is the North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP’s team member this year. Crowe said students

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musical scenes of Cuba and Mexico. He has studied under many great maestros of blues, tango, jazz and Latin jazz such as Alvaro Torres, Ricardo Nole and Ernesto Jodos. This all-music concert starts at 7 p.m. at 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd., next to Frances Kelsey School. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 at the door.

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Stops along the Tour de Rock If you’re interested in meeting the Tour de Rock team, there are four opportunities outside the schools to do so: • Meet the Riders Breakfast — Chemainus, Sept. 30 A hot breakfast will be served between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. at the Chemainus Legion. Donations will be presented from local organizations, and heads shaved. Tickets are $20 and available from the Chemainus Legion, the 49th Parallel Grocery Store, Chemainus Foods and the Chemainus Senior Centre. • Tour de Rock Celebration — Duncan, Sept. 30 Riders will be riding through the Cowichan Valley from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Tuesday. A big celebration will be held at Beverly Corners beside Coast Capital Savings and Thrifty Foods. The festivities begin around noon, and there’ll be dancing, music, hotdogs, Zumba, head shaves and more. Riders will be greeted by the Cowichan Youth Dancers and the Town Crier when they arrive. You can register for a head shave and/or pick up donation forms at the Cancer Society ofﬁce, at #100-394 Duncan Street. • Red Serge Dinner Duncan, Sept. 30 Head over to Mr. Mikes at 6 p.m. for a dinner with the 2014 Tour de Rock Team. Entertainment includes a silent and live auction. Tickets are $40 and are available at the RCMP Detachment, Mr. Mikes, Coast Capital Savings, Thrifty Foods and the Canadian Cancer Society. Get your tickets early as this is a very popular event! • Meet the Riders Breakfast - Mill Bay Centre, Oct. 1 Tour members arrive at the Mill Bay Centre at 9:50 a.m., but before then, the Rotary Club will be serving a pancake breakfast. Breakfast is being served from 9 a.m. and costs $5. There’ll be music, fundraising and head shaves too. For more about the tour, visit: www.tourderock.ca

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normally spend the first few weeks of September fundraising for the cause and then present the money when the team arrives. But with students not starting school until Sept. 22, that might not be the case this year. Some of the schools will use the visit by the Tour de Rock team as a kickoff to their fundraising and donate the money after the tour is over, she said. Tour members will visit nine Cowichan Valley Schools: Chemainus Elementary, Lake Cowichan School, Palsson Elementary, Drinkwater Elementary, Tansor Elementary, Queen Margaret’s School, Maple Bay Elementary, Shawnigan Lake School, and Frances Kelsey.

here were big winners all around during the secondannual Georgina Falt Memorial Mind Games Music Trivia fundraiser Saturday at the Duncan Community Lodge. The 100-plus players who attended teamed up in groups of five to nine people and joined community supporters to raise $4,580 for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., nearly $2,000 more than last year’s inaugural event. Player entries accounted for $2,430 of the total, with an additional $1,215 from personal donations, $725 from raffle proceeds and $210 from Debra Hartlen’s Epicure sales. Numerous prizes were donated by individuals and businesses from around the mid- and south-Island region and awarded in random draws. The proceeds will go towards programs and services in support of persons with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Participants in the music trivia game battled through 10 rounds of identifying song titles, artists and round themes. The overall champs by a slim margin, were the Victoria team of Dan Salmon, Peter Smith, Loralee Smyth, David Marshall, Stephen Smith, Lori Willson and Denis Stokes — known as Former Drummers of Spinal Tap. Second was Jeff and Shelley Harrison’s He-BGB group. Jeff runs music trivia at the Horseshoe Bay Inn in Che-

mainus Friday nights. Third was the Nanaimo contingent known as McKenzie and The Mishmashed Music Maniacs and led by Colette Dame. Players also came from Vancouver and around the valley to take part. The Clippers team did well in the major raffle prize draws. Richard Gent won a Kevin Bieksa-autographed Vancouver Canucks’ jersey while Rosie Lawlor received a combination of Chemainus Theatre Festival tickets and a homemade afghan by Marline Coleman. Ade Breen, a former News Leader Pictorial reporter, was the recipient of a one-night stay in a spa bungalow studio at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville.

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160 Acres, Free Land: Immigrant paintings by local artist Susan Jean Whyte at PORTALS, the CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage, 2687 James St., Duncan, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until October 18.

Visions of Gumbo: Power blues, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., $12 advance, $15 door. Celebrating Providence Art Show, Wine and Cheese: Guest speaker Kathryn Gretsinger (CBC personality, journalist and UBC professor), 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., 7 to 10 p.m., $20 per person. For info, www. providence.bc.ca.

Girl Power: Guided quest series for tweens (ages 9 to 12) led by Clinical Counsellor Sherry Bezanson, South Cowichan Library, 310-2720 Mill Bay Rd., 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Saturday Hannah Morten: Local singer/ songwriter, 8 p.m. Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., $12 advance, $15 door. Semi-Formal Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser: Cowichan Independent Living, the Cowichan Valley Disability Resource Centre features dinner and entertainment at the Quamichan Inn. Tickets $60 by phone, credit card, or email money transfer or at the Duncan office at #103 -121 First St. For more information, call 250746-3930 or visit www.cvilrc. bc.ca Duncan, 7:30 p.m. Providence Farm Open House: Hay rides, plant sale and garage sale. View the art exhibit featuring local artists depicting the historic Providence House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apple Fest Fundraiser: Bake sale featuring B.C. grown apples, hot dogs and hamburgers, games and family entertainment, Ts’i’ts’uwatul’ Lelum Assisted Living, 5755 Allenby Rd., Duncan, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family & friends. Local Author Symposium: Meet authors from the Cowichan Valley to talk about books at this meet and greet, Cowichan Library, 2687 James St., Duncan, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

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Conductor Tania Miller smiles as Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov joins the Victoria Symphony in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 Saturday at Cowichan Theatre. Kolesnikov was an emergency replacement for Anna Fedorova, who suffered a hand injury. Shirley Valentine: Presented by the Mercury Players at the Mercury Theatre – 331 Brae Rd., Duncan, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Hope King with Scott McGill: Country singer/songwriter, 8 p.m., Duncan Showroom, 133 Station St., $12 advance, $15 door. Jazz at the Crofton Hotel: Dave Lang and The Twin Oughtas from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave. Admission $10. For information, call 250-324-2245. Shirley Valentine: Presented by the Mercury Players at the Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd., Duncan, 2 p.m.

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meeting: Regular weekly meeting for anyone wanting to lose weight. Cobble Hill Hall, 3350 Watson Ave., 8:30 p.m. Fee, $32 per year.

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We would like â€œRalphâ€™sâ€? friends to know that he passed away, quietly in his sleep, during the early morning of 22 AUG 2014 in Delta B.C., in the Waterford Care facility. He had come here to be closer to family after â€œMomâ€? (Sylvia Valerie Canning) passed away in 2008. Ralph was born on the 9th of February 1920 in Montreal, PQ, the son of Robert James and Corenna Canning, and moved to Ottawa ON where he attended school, met his wife-to-be and then joined the RCAF when his Country called in WWII. He was discharged from the RCAF at the end of WWII and, after a short time working in Ottawa he â€œheard the call againâ€? and moved to Regina to become an Instructor at RCMP Depot Division, proudly retiring in 1977 as a S/Sgt, having mastered instructing in many academic fields and led the way in development of many field police techniques such as underwater Search/ Recovery in the Force and was personally decorated by Lord Louis Mountbatten on behalf of the Royal Life Saving Society. During his time in Regina Ralph was an active member of the RNWMP Masons and Drum Major for the Regina Shrine Club. He retired to Duncan, B.C., after leaving the Force and thoroughly enjoyed fishing in local waters, regular reservations at the golf course, international travel to more than 60 different countries and always enjoyed his once-a-week coffee with other retired Members, just to keep in touch. Ralph was predeceased by Sylvia Valerie, his wife of 67 years and is survived by his two sons, David (Elaine), Christopher (Mary), grand-children Janice, Julie (David), Christine and David (Emily), and great-grandchildren Ryan and Alexander. Services to be conducted in Regina, SK, on 03 OCT 2014 in the RCMP Chapel and Columbarium in Depot Division. In lieu of flowers, a donation to an organization of your choice is suggested.

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Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising program including ad program management & department manager training in our main office in Errington, BC. Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, communication, team building and leadership skills. We offer Excellent BeneďŹ t & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COUNTRY CABS is looking for drivers. Class 4 Drivers Licence reqâ€™d. 250-746-9957

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, Oct. 18th & Nov. 15th courses 8:30-4:30 $75. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. DUNCAN: Bibles For Missions Thrift Store is looking for an experienced Store Manager. Send resume, and references to bkjohnsonare@gmail.com DUNCAN TAXI Ltd hiring P/T Dispatcher. Must be knowledgeable of Duncan and surrounding areas. Please fax resume to 250-746-4987.

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

sought by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Send cover letter andresume by Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘

980 Dryland Sort Operators â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â€˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers â€˘ Hand Buckers â€˘ Chasers â€˘ Hooktenders Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca

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LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr. Afternoon and evening shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Help Your Community and Get Paid! NORTH COWICHAN ROUTES AVAILABLE CHEMAINUS # 455950 (81 papers) Channel, Echo, Humbird, and Sunset INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com

Help Your Community and Get Paid! ROUTES AVAILABLE MAPLE BAY # 153953 (72 papers) Chippewa and Lower Chippewa # 153954 (39 papers) Salish and Sansum # 154004 (73 papers) Nevilane, Osprey, and Pacific

Friday, September 26, 2014

HELP WANTED

Help Your Community and Get Paid!

LADYSMITH MARITIME SOCIETY has an opening for a P/T Bookkeeper. Must be familiar with Simply Accounting, please email resume to: admin@lms.ca

SOUTH COWICHAN ROUTES AVAILABLE COBBLE HILL # 203060 (61 papers) Burnham Park

MID-ISLAND DAIRY Farm requires F/T non-smoking person for spilt shift. The successful applicant must be punctual, a team player and have a habit of neatness, expâ€™d preferred but willing to train. $13-$16/hr depending on exp. Housing possible. Start date: Oct. 1st. (250)752-1213.

COWICHAN BAY # 253435 (27 papers) Vee and Wilmot

MILL BAY # 304050 (77 papers) Deloume, Handy, Lashburn, Mill Bay, Solarium # 304052 (44 papers) Bay, Partridge, Seaview # 304120 (40 papers) Frayne, Liggett # 304145 (33 papers) Deloume, Gillespie, Marie, McClaren, Pratt, Stubbs, Tutor

SHAWNIGAN LAKE # 354205 (63 papers) Cullin, Decca, Inn, Morningstar, Tall Tree, Widows Walk, and Worthington # 354250 (51 papers) Evergreen, Gregory, Hunter, MacFarlane # 354252 (57 papers) Catalina, Dandelion, Forest Grv, McKean, Penny, Poplar, Portree, Scobhall, Welcome, Worthington

SUSHI COOKS (SUSHI DEPARTMENT) Full-time & part-time opportunities exist at the new WestShore Quality Foods for someone experienced in sushi preparation. You will be preparing a variety of fresh rolls for in store fresh and cold sales & entertaining platters.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OPEN HOUSE every weekend, 1-4pm. 2978 Tower Ridge Rd. Custom home with legal suite, gourmet kitchen, 3 bdrms, 3 bths, rec rm, den, heat pump; fenced & landscaped. Plus 1 bdrm fully selfcontâ€™d legal suite. $515,900. 250-710-1947.

OPEN HOUSE: Weekends 1-4pm. 5887 Stonehaven Drive. Perfect location, exceptional design, quality finishing, 2 bdrms+ den, 2.5 bath, open concept, oak floors, custom kitchen, s/s applâ€™s, super-sized rec room, woodstove, covered deck, large RV space. Beautiful, new custom home with king-size value for only $364,500. (250)710-1947.

2 KILNS both for $500. Electric start self propelled lawnmower $200. Call (250)7469538. 5 SPD drill press, $40. Professional 12â€? compound mitre saw, $150, all like new. 2 bike car rack, $50. 66gal fish tank, w/all accessories, $150. 7.5â€™ Artificial Christmas tree, $40. Womens Ariat leather riding boots, sz 8.5, tall, slim calf, brand new, $200. Womens Alpine Star leather motorcycle boots, sz 8.5, leather Icon gloves, small leather jacket, all for $400. (778)269-2252. ARTIST DAVID WICK NEEDS STUDIO SPACE- I need to kick-start the sell of all remaining prints and noncurrent original artwork at my studio for greatly reduced prices to make wall space for my new fall series. All non-current original artwork & prints must go by October 15th. âœąHereâ€™s your chance to say yes to a beautiful piece of art... it can transform your home and uplift your soul. Call 250-714-0932 for appointment & address.

TRADES, TECHNICAL DUNCAN TAXI Ltd. hiring P/T mechanic. Must have own tools and valid drivers licence. Please fax resume to 250-7464987. LOCAL LOGGING company seeking experienced Processor Operator for work in the Sooke area. Email: proboom1@yahoo.ca

WORK WANTED HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

Ladders, ladders and more ladders, electric guitars and amps, Mauthe Mantle Clock. 430 Whistler, Duncan

250-746-9810

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

PETS INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com

PRUE BRED english bull dog pups, 2 females and 1 male left. Hurry to avoid dissapointment, they are absoulely adorable. $24,00.00 includes vaccicenations. 250-709-9977.

UPRIGHT BURT piano; nice tone, $400. obo. Call (250)246-3616.

Interested persons should forward their resume to info@wescondoors.com Or apply in person to 5120 Polkey Rd, Duncan BC.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

SWEET POMERIAN/POODLE, (pom-poop) girl left, 1.5 lbs, black w/white tippy toes a real sweet heart. $750 includes vaccinations. Call 250709-9977.

FUEL/FIREWOOD 5 CORDS of Mill ends, delivered, $325. Or you pick up, starting at $30 for small pick ups. Also full bundles of cedar side cuts now avail for $20. Call (250)416-0069.

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CHEMAINUS LEGION Flea Market, Every Sunday, 9-2pm. All day breakfast! Vendors welcome! (250)924-8481.

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains

CHEMAINUS: MULTI-Family sale; Creegan Dr., Sat., Sept. 27, 9am-3pm. Power tools, cedar lumber, old bottles, books, jointer plainer, trundle bed and mattress, kitchen items, art, craft materials, furniture, household goods & shelving.

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DUNCAN: 1024 Lomas R. (off Campbell St) Sat Sept 27; 9-3. Furniture, toys, books, clothes, misc. Something for everyone! DUNCAN- 3447 Hilton Rd., Saturday Sept 27, 9am-2pm. Something for everybody! No early birds please. DUNCAN: 6015 Wisteria Plc., Sat., Sept. 27th, 9am-? Something for everyone!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

LA PETITE AUCTION HOUSE 9686 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, B.C. Next Auction action: SUNDAY, OCT 5, 1-3PM Viewing same morning 11am-1pm. Partial list: Dishes, table lamps, floor lamps, gun case, collectibles, clock, wall art, furniture, oddities, table & chairs and much, much, more! Need cash? to consign call (250)701-2902 and ask for Dawn or send email to: dawngeddie@gmail.com

250-746-1969

www.barbaraadelborg.ca

heritagepawnbrokers.com

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

AUCTIONS

CertiďŹ ed Hypnotherapist

106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

HERITAGE PAWN BARGAINS!

PETS

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (Inside Sales) Wescon Cedar Products Ltd., a manufacturer of quality wood doors, has an immediate opening for an inside sales person. â€˘ Position responsibilities include data entry, order confirmation and sales promotion to both existing and potential customers. â€˘ The successful applicant will be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work directly with a retail customer base and interface with shop floor manufacturing personnel. â€˘ If you have related sales experience or have recently completed a marketing/ sales program this position will be of interest to you. â€˘ Wescon Cedar Products Ltd. is located in Duncan BC and is a recognized manufacturer of premium wood doors. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit program.

HYPNOTHERAPY â€˘ Fears & Phobias â€˘ Smoking Cessation â€˘ Relaxation Techniques â€˘ Sleeping Techniques

BARBARA ADELBORG C.M.H., H.T.

# 354302 (51 papers) College, Lonsdale, McIntosh, Meadowview

HELP WANTED

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Grape press, wood w/ metal stand, 21â€?w27â€?h. Grinder, fits wheelbarrow. 4â€™x2â€™ plastic container. 5gal clear glass bottles. $500 for all. 250-709-9979

SKILLED SENIOR with big toolbox & small truck ready to take on odd jobs. Dependable, competent, affordable help in a hurry. 250-510-6383

HELP WANTED

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# 354270 (85 papers) Damascus, Larsen, Robertson, Terrace, Ward

MEDICAL BILLING, data entry, Cobble Hill, now excepting resumes, part and full time positions available. Will train successful applicants. Please forward resumes to: Island Med Com; PO Box 105, Shawnigan Lake, BC, V0R 2W0.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

We offer Excellent BeneďŹ t & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com

Over 20 Years Assisting People in the Valley

NEW AXER IPRO Projector, full high def. IDC-5100. Including all extras. Great outdoors. Compatible with Mac Windows and Android. Listed on Amazon for $4895. Will sell for $1000. obo. (250)749-3280.

INFO: Lara Stuart Circulation Manager News Leader Pictorial 250-856-0047 email: circulation@ cowichannewsleader.com

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755 Marchmont Rd, Duncan. 1511 sq ft adult oriented patio home. 3 BDRM, 2 BA, lrg kitchen w/ eating area, separate dining room, laundry, single garage + extra prkg space. New floors & paint throughout. Bare land strata detached home (only $125.00 Annually). $299,900. 250-746-7706

DUNCAN: 6817 Kensington Rd., Sat., Sept. 27, 8-2pm. HO trains, slot machine, household items, etc... DUNCAN: MULTI-family #438 - 2885 Boys Rd. Sat. Sept 27, 8-12. Something for everyone! DUNCAN: Sat Sep 27, 10-4 1490 Belcarra Rd. Household goods, BR suite & other BR furniture, LR set, dining hutch, books, etc, 4 winter tires 235/75R15

EMPTY NEST, Ready to downsize, Bank your Equity? A beautifully renovated Manufactured Home for sale in desirable Evergreen Place MHP $89,900. Private yard, close to hospital, a 55+ community with pets welcomed. Manufactured Home Communitiesaffordable, friendly, secure and peaceful housing. Call 250246-8318.

DUNCAN: Sat Sep 27, 9-2. 3192 Gibbins Rd. TOPS Multi Family. Good variety of items, children to adult All reasonably priced to go, OBO. Rain or shine. NO Early Birds!!

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SOUTH DUNCAN- 2757 Miller Rd, (turn at Farm Market off TCH) Sat., Sept 27, 9am-1pm. Free garage sale items - 2 sheds of free stuff! Remainder very cheap! Everything to go!

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MT. PREVOST School area. Sat. & Sun., Sept. 27 & 28, 10am-2pm. Auto accessories, 18-spd bike, & many more household items. 6260 Falmouth Rd.

Looking for a NEW car? bcautocentral.com

Queen of Angels School and

St. Edwardâ€™s Church (basement)

25th Annual

PLANT & HARVEST SALE Sat., Sept. 27, 9:00-1:30 FOR THE CHILDREN: Toys, Books, Games, Puzzles, Dolls, Crafts, Mystery Parcel FOR THE ADULTS: Two BIG Garage Sales Books, Baking, Craft Supplies, Linen, Games & Puzzles, Garden, Plants &Produce, Boutique, Pictures & Frames, Collectibles, Silent Auction, Coffee & Muffins FOR EVERYBODY: Hot Dogs & Hamburgers Mystery Parcels Applies Pies

Friday, September 26, 2014

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

LOTS

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

COMMERCIAL LOT in fringe area of Duncan core 89 x 57ft $129,000. 250-247-7208

$1,250 Âˇ Duncan 1/2 Duplex For Rent 1/2 duplex, Duncan, 1800 sq. ft., 9 years old, $1250 per month plus utilities. All appliances (newer) stove, (newer) dishwasher, fridge, washer, dryer, gas fireplace. Living/dining/kitchen/laundr y/powder rooms down; full bath, 2 bedrooms plus large master suite with full bath and walk-in closet up. Near hospital, schools, shopping and bus. Easy access to highway and Cowichan Commons. No pets, no smoking. Available October 1st. Call 250-732-7485.

COBBLE HILL: 1BDRM suite All inclusive. WD, NS, sm pet negâ€™t. Oct 1. 250-884-4124

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY DESERT AIRE RV Resort Indio California. Lrg lot & 11 yr old park model , top model Chariot Eagle covered deck & lrg patio. Call Bob for more information 250-594-3939 or beford1@shaw.ca

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO CENTRAL LOCATION, Bach, 1 & 2 bdrms, balcony, F/S, heat & hot water (1 bldg only), parking, pet considered, $550$850/mo. Call 250-748-7764

DUNCAN- CLOSE to schools & town, 5 Bdrms sxs, 2.5 bath, W/D hook-up. Pets? Available Oct 1st. Call (250)748-4285.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

CHEMAINUS- 1 BDRM, water view, in suite laundry, close to new shopping centre. $765. NS/NP. Avail Oct 1. Call (250)246-5352.

CROFTON- 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, lrg deck, newly renoâ€™d, $800. Located in Family Mobile home park. By appt only! 250210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810

Chemainus: $615 Normandie House Apartments, 55+ bldg, veterans most welcome! A walk to grocery, pharmacy, bank, post office, restaurants, stores and the famous Waterwheel Park. Urgent Care facility and clinic nearby. One bdrm suite w/views to the mountains. Heat, hot water and cable incl. No charge laundry room and common room w/kitchen for entertaining. N/S, N/P. Avail Nov. 1st. Call Gordie 250-246-5688.

CROFTON- 3 bdrm, F/S, W/D, lrg yard, newly renoâ€™d, $800. Located in Family Mobile home park. By appt only! 250210-1006 cell or 250-246-1810

DUNCAN- SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appliances. NS/NP. $800. Available now. Call 250-746-1019, 250-7464509 after 6pm. HOSPITAL AREA: 2 bdrm condo in suite W/D. Refs $740+ utils. 250-889-0637.

MAPLE GROVE APTS~ 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 Bedroom apartments & 3 Bedroom Townhomes *Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities

Call (250) 710-7515 to view www.meicorproperty.com

DUNCAN: 3 bdrm 1 ba on acreage, river view. F/S W/D, N/S N/P, Avail Oct 15. $900 +utilities. 250-710-9746

HOMES FOR RENT COBBLE HILL: 2 Bdrm House, 5 appl. $1100 +hydro. N/S Avail Oct 1. 250-743-7689 DUNCAN: 3 bdrm home, 3131 Cowichan Valley Hwy, 1 km off TCH. WD, FS, $1200/mo. Nov 1. 250-748-0393

SHAUGHNESSY ~ GARDENS ~

3251 Cowichan Lake Rd.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, fireplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Pet friendly. Close to schools & Hospitals. CALL TO VIEW 250.710.7515 250.748.3412 www.meicorproperty.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DUNCAN (8 km north) Studio apt, furnished, on 8 acres. Laundry, satellite, heat, hydro. $575. N/S. (250)748-1310.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1500 Sq. Ft. Shop/Warehouse for Lease Includes wash room,Office and Easy access to the island Hwy. $7.25/sq. Ft. Net 250-245-9811 or 250474-3585

COTTAGES DUNCAN: 1 BDRM Cottage. W/D. Recently renoâ€™d with all new appls. 2961 Allenby Rd. $750+util. Days 250-737-1876, Eves 250-748-6483

GLENORA AREA: 1 bdrm grnd level suite. Shared laundry. Avail. Oct. 15. $750 utils incld. NS/NP. (250)710-4047.

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

2004 PONTIAC Sunfire, silver. 4-door, automatic, power windows & locks, air cond., 103,000 km. $3500. Call (250)701-9111.

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GORGEOUS NEW Large 1000 sq.ft. bsmnt suite. 2 bdrm. Bright & private, insulated ceilings, wood stove, new W/D, F/S, minâ€™s to town; N/S N/P. $750.+ hydro. 710-4679.

MOTORCYCLES

2008 HONDA Jazz Scooter with 900 Kmâ€™s. Just like new. One owner. $2,400 OBO 250748-0927

CARS

DUNCAN: NEWER quiet 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 applâ€™s, central location. NS/NP. Nov. 1st. $1100. Call (250)597-2568.

WANTED TO RENT

HALLS

Hall Rentals

1995 Luxury Aurora Oldsmobile (98000kms). Garage kept, mint condition, recent receipts for over $3,000 in updated repairs and service. $2,500 obo. 250-743-4392.

For updated info visit: www.rowanproperty.ca Office: (250) 748-9090 Weekends: (250) 246-0110

SUITES & CONDOS $800 #101-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan TOWNHOUSES & DUPLEXES $800 #1-5803 Banks Rd, Duncan $995 5209 Hykawy Rd, Duncan $995 #4-1090 Marchmont Rd, Duncan $1100 #10-2121 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan DETACHED HOUSES $1100 3627 Braemar Rd, Cobble Hill $1400 2310 Evergreen Rd, Shawnigan Lake $1475 10936 Sea Vista Rd, Saltair $1800 5962 Salish Rd, Duncan

MARINE BOATS

â€œPrompt Serviceâ€?

(250) 252-1224 TRUCKS & VANS

25â€™ CATALINA Quality Fixed keel sailboat. $10,200. Also, available 2 small out board, $320 each. Call (250)7435827.

1993 VOLVO Diesel. Air brakes, single axle, new extâ€™d deck, over 20ft. Farmers Special $5,200 obo. 250-7434392. Will consider trade for sm garden tractor, bobcat, etc.

36â€™ Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, extremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744

Cowichan Valley Area

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1989 Citation 24â€™ 5th Wheeler. Canadian made, great condition! Features; spare tire, rear ladder, awning, oven, stove, double sink, fridge, flush toilet, shower and tub, skylight, queen bed, hide abed, cocktail chair and more. $5,900 hitch included in price.

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SAILBOAT & TRAILER â€œFlying Juniorâ€? Class No. 5905. New paint and new parts. Main & jib sails. $2,000. Call: 250-246-9061

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CARPENTRY

HANDYPERSONS

LANDSCAPING JC Landscaping Reliable lawn and garden maintenance at a reasonable price. Free quotes and no payment until you are happy with the job. Book fall cleanup now! Call Joel at 250710- 6730

VERY experienced journeyman carpenter available for fast, friendly service. Doors, windows,

trim, siding, timber framing. Jonathan (250)709-9294

Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Cleaning Junk Haul away Free estimates

HOMES FOR RENT

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1997 CHEV 1/2 ton, V6, standard, short box, extended cab, 333,000 km, no rust, runs good. $2500. 250-746-6054.

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Freshly Painted Hall 300 Person Capacity Large Kitchen Available Wet Bar with Ice & Popguns Centrally Located

HOMES FOR RENT

CASH

For Scrap Vehicles

Unwanted Vehicles

2004 ROADSTAR. Low kms, lots of custom parts, very nice bike. Asking $7000 OBO 250338-0095

COWICHAN BAY: Desirable Cherry Point ocean view main floor of a house. 2 bdrm 2 ba 1600 sq.ft. avail Nov 1. Furnishâ€™d $1350 or unfrnshâ€™d $1250 /mo. utils incl. N/S 250743-5646

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1994 FORD Econo Van, 306,222 kms, auto., commercial, roof racks, shelves, radio. $4,500 OBO. 250-715-0875

CASH for Scrap and

SUITES, UPPER

TOWNHOUSES

2008 LEXINGTON 283, loaded, only 20,000 miles, 3 slides. Mint condition, garage kept. $59,900. Phone:250-898-8718

SOUNDERS TOWING

LAKE COWICHAN- spacious 3 bdrm level entry suite, priv entrance. Inclds W/D, F/S. NP/NS. $800/mo heat incld. Call 250-923-6170.

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2002 PONTIAC Sunfire, yellow. 2-dr, 5-spd. 197,000 hwy km. $1600. (250)701-9111.

DUNCAN (in town)- 1 bdrm, near amenities. NS/NP. $650 inclds utils. Call 250-732-8564.

SUITES, LOWER

HALLS

1996 PONTIAC Grand Am, low mileage, excellent condition. 250-597-3089.

DUNCAN: BERKEYâ€™S Corner 2 Bdrm, cable Incl., F/S, W/D. Avail Oct 1. $900 +hydro. Sm pet ok. N/S. 250-748-1204

WANTED HOUSE to rent. Contractor with 30+ yrs exp. in renoâ€™s relocating. Will renovate your vacant home in exchange for tenancy. Call Julias 250-240-8755.

Meicor Properties Chemainus: Lockwood Villa. Well kept bldg, 1 bdrm $650 incl heat & hot water, available Sept. 1st. N/S, 1 small pet welcome. 250-246-1033. www.meicorproperties.com Meicor Properties Ladysmith: 1 bdrm starting at $700/mo. 2 bdrm 4th flr $860/mo Includes heat & hot water, small pets OK. Avail. now. 250-924-6966. www.meicorproperties.com

DUNCAN: 1 bdrm suite in very desirable area. Heat, AC, cable, WIFI incl. No pets, No smoking. $750/month. Avail October 1. 250-748-8020

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

COBBLE HILL: 1 bdrm, spacious, grnd lvl, 1 acre, sep ent, F/S, D/W, shrd W/D. NS/NP. $750 incl utils. (250)710-2876.

1995 TOYOTA Camry LE. Silver, 4 cyl, 4 door, 395,000 km, motor replcâ€™d at 200 km. PS PB PW PM PL A/C. Runs great, looks good inside & out. Good tires. $1,595. 250-7464192 or 250-709-1095

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HAIRSTYLISTS HAIRDRESSING in your home, Cowichan Valley area. Barb Stewart. 250-715-6568

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MOVING & STORAGE HAULING AND SALVAGE

Delivery Guy

Larryâ€™s Cleaning (250)701-1362

(250) 597-8335

COMPUTER SERVICES

DELIVERIES HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniorsâ€™ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

DRYWALL EXPERIENCED DRYWALLERS LTD.

Experts at turning old into new Board, Tape Textured Ceilings Repairs â€œNo renovation is too big or too smallâ€?

Chris Davies 250-701-1243 Barry Davies 250-709-2762

GARDENING ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING Commercial, Residential, and Industrial Check our website for info Call us today!

1 (250)748-8807 www.elitegardemaintenance.ca

yourdeliveryguy.ca

MOVING JOBS WELCOME

Lowest Price Guarantee

Reliable man with 3/4 ton van & trailer for deliveries or moving and junk removal. Larry (250) 701-1362

PLUMBING A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Renoâ€™s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

HOME REPAIRS

STUCCO/SIDING

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883.

Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fencing All work guaranteed

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Local lawn bowlers rule Champ of Champs: Ladies’ pairs first, men finish second Don Bodger

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owichan Lawn Bowling Club members showed they’re among the cream of the crop compared to other club champions in

the region. The ladies’ duo of Phyl Ingram and Joan Wilson proved that by winning the B.C. Bowls pairs tournament — also known as the Champions of Champions event — at the Victoria Lawn Bowling Club. It was quite a finish for the local ladies, as they pulled off the victory in a field of 16 teams for the gold medal and won $360. Gord Fall and Roy Wilkinson also made it a double-double for Cowichan before settling for second place and the silver medal in the men’s pairs. There were 19 teams in the men’s event and Fall and Wilkinson were rewarded with $220 for their efforts. Meanwhile, Annie Dougherty held her own during the Champ of Champs, placing second during the ladies’ novice games. The men’s two bowl six-pack tourna-

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Shootout determines title Shawnigan second: Battle with Crofton House in Independent Schools Association field hockey event goes down to the wire

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Dynamite horsemanship is displayed by Tony Dobos, as he takes horse T.N.T. over a jump during the Avalon Equestrian Centre’s Fall Horse Trials on Sept. 13.

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mere shootout separated Shawnigan Lake School’s senior girls’ field hockey team from the title of the Independent Schools Association tournament at Crofton House in Vancouver. Shawnigan battled to a 1-1 tie with host Crofton House in the final, but lost in the shootout to settle for second place in the eight-team tournament that also included Brentwood College. “It’s a strong team,’’ coach Kelly Koepp said of her Shawnigan girls. “We have the new water-based turf which allows them to highlight the skills we’ve been focusing on the last couple of years.’’ Shawnigan won all three of its pool games over St. Michael’s University School 2-0, Southridge 8-1 and York House 3-0. “All in all, they did a good job,’’ said Koepp. “We’re working on getting more connected as a team. They haven’t found their groove yet. That’s what these preseason tournaments are for.’’ Shawnigan held a 1-0 lead on Crofton House in the final until the last four minutes of regulation when a “10-second lapse,’’ according to Koepp, led to the equalizer. Casey Crowley was a standout for Shawnigan and Grade 11 student Tai Williams has taken a huge step forward in her abilities. Nicole Fredrickson scored a natural hat trick in the Southridge game. “It was really important for her because she’s a forward and she needs to have these goal-scoring opportunities,’’

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Casey Crowley’s considerable experience is spearheading Shawnigan’s girls’ field hockey team to success. said Koepp. Brentwood made a strong showing in its pool, beating Glenlyon 3-0, losing 3-0 to Collingwood and then holding its own against Crofton House in a 1-0 defeat. “It was good hockey,’’ said coach Alanna Martin, who has Miranda Mann assisting her this season. “We’ve got a young team. I’ve got two returning Grade 12s that are experienced.’’ The Glenlyon game was great because “we were able to play a lot of our bench and get everybody in,’’ said Martin. One glaring thing emerged to the coach in the Collingwood game. “We’ve got to teach the kids how to get the ball out of our own end, using sweeps and all those turf skills,’’ said Martin. After the hard battle with Crofton House, Brentwood closed it out with a 1-0 win over Southridge in the crossover game and utilized all of its bench players for the experience.

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Friday, September 26, 2014

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owichan Rugby Club’s women’s team is working out the kinks from the summer break in exhibi-

tion play. The first of three exhibition games took Cowichan to Nanaimo two weekends ago. Cowichan ended up shorthanded with 14 players and then Quinn Battie was yellow-carded for a

high tackle 10 minutes into the game and left the team 13 against 15 for 10 minutes of the opening half. Cowichan managed to hang in there, tied at 26 at the break. “But in the late part of the game, Nanaimo ended up getting a couple of more on us and won the game,’’ noted Cowichan’s Sherry Spence. Player of the game honours for Cowichan went to Battie for scoring three tries and Nenagh McCulloch among the forwards.

Last weekend’s tilt was against Comox, a team playing in the Div. 2 league this season. Comox only came down with nine players so Spence, Bristine Gibbons and Angie Davies switched sides to make it a 12-aside game. Cowichan ended up victorious 47-17. Comox awarded McCulloch and Michelle Moore with players of the game honours. The last exhibition game will be a challenge against Premier side Velox in Victoria this weekend.

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The annual motorcycle hillclimb event in Port Angeles, Washington is always well-attended by a dedicated group of local riders from the Cowichan Valley. The 400-foot hill provides a challenge, but the group was successful in several classes dur-

Shawnigan’s squash elite rises to the top

Seniors medals abundant Podium parade: Track and field and archery the sports of choice Don Bodger

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Tournament titles: Victories achieved in seven of the 10 categories Don Bodger

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he Shawnigan Lake School Open squash tournament always features a high standard of play, but this year’s event reached another level again. Many of the matches were fiercelycontested and not decided until the last point in the fifth game. “It is fantastic to see the concentration and determination on these young faces,’’ noted Mike Johnson, the head squash coach at Shawnigan. “All of the matches are being played in such good spirit.’’ The tournament ran Friday through Sunday and heralded the start of the 2014-15 sanctioned junior squash tournaments in B.C. Spectators witnessed topnotch play from many top-10 ranked B.C. players who are also in the top 10 for all of Canada. Players studying in Canada from Egypt, Korea, China, the Czech Republic, Scotland and the United States were among the 80 participants. The tournament was a huge success for the Shawnigan team, with all its players showing the benefits of their hard training with Johnson.

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ing the two-day event. Racers from the valley have been attending the event, hosted by the Olympic Peninsula Motorcycle Club, for more than 20 years and the next generation is following the pace set by the elders.

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Shawnigan Lake School trophy winners in the annual Shawnigan Open squash tournament included Nour Elhendawi and Bransten Ming with headmaster Dave Robertson and squash coach Mike Johnson. “The boys and girls won seven of the 10 categories,’’ Johnson indicated. “I am so proud of our players. They have really come a long way.’’ Grade 12 student Bransten Ming won the boys’ gold and Grade 10 student Nour Elhendawi the girls’ gold. Grade 10 cousins Zoe Colclough and Ryan Picken were the respective girls’ and boys’ Gold Plate champs in hard-fought matches. Jamie Ash beat Grade 12 student Nick Carpentier for the Bronze title while Justin Miles (Grade 9) won the Bronze Plate and Graydon McDonnell (Grade 11) the Bronze Consolation. Official sponsors were: Taiji Communications Corp., Bowmel.com, Bridgman’s Bistro, Centre Court Racquets of Victoria and Nik West Photography. The Shawnigan Lake School squash program also incorporates the community with an adult drop-in on Thursday nights and a program for children ages six to 12 of any experience level on Sunday mornings.

rack and field and archery were the dominant sports for Cowichan Valley athletes during the B.C. Seniors Games in Langley that yielded the bulk of the region’s medal haul. Duncan runner Hazura Sangha, 82, did his usual thing with medals in all five of his events — gold in the 10K and 5K runs and silver in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metres. “It was wonderful,’’ said Sangha, who’s been part of the games experience every year for two straight decades. “It was a very well-attended event. They were very well-organized.’’ Sangha’s commitment to training paid off. “I continue practicing throughout the year,’’ he said. Sangha runs about 12K every second day on the road and goes to the track twice a week to keep in synch for the shorter distances. Other results on the track included: a pair of gold medals for Richard Gersthofer of Duncan in the 85-89 10K road walk and the 5,000 metre power walk. Honeymoon Bay’s Lue Kerr swept gold for the men’s 75-79 10K road race, 5,000 metres and 800 metres while Marg Radcliffe of Lake Cowichan earned gold in women’s 70-74 discus, shot put and javelin and silver in the 100 metres and Doug Miller of Cobble Hill just missed a medal in his numerous events with a

fourth in the 70-74 800 metres standing out as his best result. In target archery, Duncan’s Gord Stone was a gold medalist in 55-59 recurve; Brian Painter earned gold in 60-64 recurve; Roger Walker struck gold in 65-69 recurve; Bruce Peters claimed silver in the longbow and Randy Granbois captured bronze for 65-69 compound with sight and release. In 3D shooting, Stone and Painter both won gold while Walker earned silver and Granbois and Peters both came home with bronze. The Zone 1 Bruins hockey team that won bronze in 65+ included Cobble Hill’s Don Petrie. The South Island Rangers 55+ soccer team came through for the silver medal, with Duncan’s Will Chaster and Pat Smith of Lake Cowichan included on the roster. Vancouver Island Mariners had four valley players on the team — Alan Crisp and Max Bossi of Duncan plus Mill Bay’s John Garvey and Alan Demelt of Lake Cowichan — that received the silver for 65+ soccer. And Mill Bay’s Bob Mackie was part of the South Island Pirates 60+ soccer team that won a bronze medal. Victoria Sea Gals won a bronze medal in 55-59 women’s slo-pitch, with Duncan’s Julie Lindsay playing a role in the outcome. Next year the games will be held in North Vancouver and rebranded as the 55+ B.C. Games.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze (leasing excludes Diesel), Equinox and Silverado. Freight and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Dealer trade may be required. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between September 3 and September 30, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado (1500 & HD), Equinox and Malibu. Participating lenders are subject to change. 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North Cowichan South End fire crew snuffs out a fully-involved car fire at 3435 Gibbins Road at approximately 1:40 p.m. Monday. The homeowner was changing the car battery of a 1990 Toyota Celica when the incident happened.

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Ecole Mt. Prevost: Community playground taking shape as part of ambitious schoolyard plan

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he new community playground at Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary School is rapidly taking shape. “We’re absolutely thrilled with it,’’ said Mona Kaiser of the Ecole Mount Prevost Parent Advisory Council. Kaiser and Prevost principal Pedro Mengual took the News Leader Pictorial on a tour of the site during the first day of school Monday. There’s a buzz around the school and the neighbourhood about the project and the kids are

anxious to test some of the new apparatus and enjoy the setting. The playground section was expected to be opened by the end of the week, as workers continued to fill the various areas with different materials. The fitness area won’t be too far behind, likely by the end of next week. “They’re pretty close to being completely done,’’ raved Kaiser. The community project dream became a reality when it won an AVIVA Community Fund grand prize. The $125,000 award was a bit short of the total cost, but that’s rapidly been made up through the buying of bricks, benches and trees by the public. “A variety of local businesses have been helping us out with donations of time and materials, and a fleet of parents have been busily helping in whatever way they can,’’ added Kaiser.

Friday, September 26, 2014 Construction began during mid-August and it’s been full speed ahead to completion ever since. “We went and found some contractors to write us bids on the whole playground project and the contractor that came out on top was Randy Beggs and his Apex Landscaping and Irrigation team,’’ noted Ecole Mount Prevost PAC president Adam Clutchey in a previous email. It’s been a labour of love in many ways for the community and the workers seeing it all come together. “The parent committee led by Mona and Adam were fantastic,’’ said Mengual. “They put in a lot of volunteer hours.’’ Graham Gidden, parks and trails planner for the Cowichan Valley Regional District, donated all his time to create the brilliant park design. There are already nicknames for the distinctive sections so get to know the ‘jelly bean’, a quiet contemplative place, or ‘The Circus’ — Cirque de Prevost — where you’ll find more action than, well, a circus. There’s an area where picnic tables with checkerboards are being laid out and three whole

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Mona Kaiser and Prevost principal Pedro Mengual marvel at the progress of the new Prevost playground. classes can be working outdoors at any given time, grassy mounds for tumbling and the rock climber from the front has been moved into the space that’s complete with 30 trees incorporated into the landscaping. “All the play area will be in the back now,’’ explained Mengual. “It’s just like a feel-good product,’’ said Kaiser.

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